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A lot of excitement comes with words “head lice.”  Many people squirm and orally verbalize “Yuk!.”  Head lice are not deadly!  Relax!  This article, taken from the Harvard School of Public Health and Kids Health For Parents, will provide you with some not-so-yuky advice on how to deal with these little buggers.  Before you get into the main course of this article you need to realize one thing:  The fact that your child has head lice does not mean that you are not a good parent!  It does not mean that your home is dirty!  It certainly does not mean that you should try to hide the fact that your child has them…and do nothing! Do something…read on!

What are head lice, and how do they differ from other lice?… Continue Reading

Before your children can attend school, parents must have their child vaccinated. In Minnesota, children are required to receive fifteen different shots before they attend kindergarten. Below is a list of diseases and the required vaccinations.

Chickenpox
Diphtheria       
Hepatitis        
Hib        
HPV     
Influenza        
Measles          
Meningococcal    
Mumps      
Pertussis        
Pneumococcal     
Polio      
Rotavirus        
Rubella
Tetanus

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The purpose of a vaccine is to prevent a child from developing a potentially life-threatening illness. Vaccinations have been around for a long time. Historical records of ancient Chinese doctors administering… Continue Reading

For many children, just mentioning the word doctor or hospital can cause stress. Children remember their first experiences getting their required school shots, annual physicals and routine check-ups. Many hospitals have trained full time social workers, communication experts and child psychology and development experts on staff to help parents and children learn coping methods to help reduce hospital fears and stress. This parenting article provided by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network will provide parents with some helpful information to assist you in helping your child to cope.

Parenting children through a traumatic and stress symptoms are common after a serious illness, injury, or hospitalization. Even though it is your child who is ill or injured, your whole family… Continue Reading

It’s improtant for parents to know and understand the signs and symptoms of childhood depressions. This article supplies the reader with information regarding this topic.

Depression: Signs & Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of depression often appear before many individuals seek help from a medical doctor.

The signs and symptoms that often help a doctor identify depression may include:

An ongoing feeling of sadness, irritability, or tension,
A decreased interest or pleasure in job, family, activities or hobbies,
A loss of energy, tired feeling even during periods of low activity,
A change in eating habits, often accompanied with significant weight loss or weight gain,
A change in sleeping patterns that may include an unusual amount of sleep (always feeling tired) to insomnia (not being able to sleep),
Restlessness, irritability or a feeling hopelessness Continue Reading